Pro Sieben Media v Carlton Television [1999] 1 WLR 605
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United Kingdom
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Defendant made documentary criticising ‘cheque-book journalism’.
Used 30-seconds of footage in documentary of an interview Claimant had made with a British woman expecting 8 babies.
When sued by Claimant, Defendant sought to rely on defences in section 30(1) and (2).
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